MED CDID Soldier awarded the Order of Military Medical Merit

By Col. John Catalano, MED CDID, Concepts Division ChiefJuly 15, 2024

MED CDID Soldier awarded the Order of Military Medical Merit
1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate (MED CDID) was presented with the annual Army Medicine Wolf Pack Award for the fiscal year 2023 at a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX on July 11, 2024. Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the 46th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command, presided over the ceremony. Mr. Chris Rheney, MEDCOM Deputy Chief of Staff for G-8/9 and Chief of the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Civilian Corps, Office of the Corps Chiefs, presented the award to Col. James J. Jones, Director MED CDID and SGM Stephen Robbins, MED CDID Sergeant Major.

The Wolf Pack Award is sponsored by the AMEDD Civilian Corps and recognizes and celebrates teamwork that drives excellence in outcomes supporting the Army and Army Medicine mission. The institution of the Wolf Pack Award was started by 43rd Surgeon General of the Army, Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, where this esteemed tradition carries on today. Eligible teams must consist of both Army Medicine civilians and military team members.

MED CDID was presented the Wolf Pack Award for their support to Project Convergence 2022. From October 10 through November 10 2022, the MED CDID, The Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC) and three subordinate organizations: the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA), the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC), the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL), Program Executive Office - Enterprise Information Systems (PEO-EIS) and the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) organized and deployed a combined team of capability and materiel developers, project managers, and technical experts to represent Army Health System equities during the 30-day live and at scale experiment.

The combined team of 40 personnel deployed to the National Training Center to assess 13 emerging technologies and one force design update to identify how physiological sensors, health data documentation, telemedicine capabilities, prolonged care augmentation, and predictive logistics capabilities enable Army 2030 operational forces to rapidly clear wounded casualties from the battlefield, return Soldiers to duty as far forward as possible, and overcome contested logistics at scale during Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).

The results from Project Convergence 2022 will inform army operational medicine materiel and non-materiel Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-p) gap mitigation decisions, underpin advancements in the assessed technology and drive the requirements determination process. Without question, the team's effort will change how Army Medicine delivers healthcare to combined forces in the future operating environment.

Assigned under the U.S. Army Futures Command, Futures and Concepts Center, MED CDID is the premier designer of integrated and effective world-class military medical capabilities. They enable the Army Health System by developing concepts and requirements, informed by experimentation and integrated to deliver medical capabilities to meet the needs of the future Army and the Joint Force. (Photo Credit: Jose E. Rodriguez)
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MED CDID Soldier awarded the Order of Military Medical Merit
2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate (MED CDID) was presented with the annual Army Medicine Wolf Pack Award for the fiscal year 2023 at a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX on July 11, 2024. Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the 46th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command, presided over the ceremony. Mr. Chris Rheney, MEDCOM Deputy Chief of Staff for G-8/9 and Chief of the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Civilian Corps, Office of the Corps Chiefs, presented the award to Col. James J. Jones, Director MED CDID and SGM Stephen Robbins, MED CDID Sergeant Major.

The Wolf Pack Award is sponsored by the AMEDD Civilian Corps and recognizes and celebrates teamwork that drives excellence in outcomes supporting the Army and Army Medicine mission. The institution of the Wolf Pack Award was started by 43rd Surgeon General of the Army, Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, where this esteemed tradition carries on today. Eligible teams must consist of both Army Medicine civilians and military team members.

MED CDID was presented the Wolf Pack Award for their support to Project Convergence 2022. From October 10 through November 10 2022, the MED CDID, The Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC) and three subordinate organizations: the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA), the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC), the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL), Program Executive Office - Enterprise Information Systems (PEO-EIS) and the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) organized and deployed a combined team of capability and materiel developers, project managers, and technical experts to represent Army Health System equities during the 30-day live and at scale experiment.

The combined team of 40 personnel deployed to the National Training Center to assess 13 emerging technologies and one force design update to identify how physiological sensors, health data documentation, telemedicine capabilities, prolonged care augmentation, and predictive logistics capabilities enable Army 2030 operational forces to rapidly clear wounded casualties from the battlefield, return Soldiers to duty as far forward as possible, and overcome contested logistics at scale during Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).

The results from Project Convergence 2022 will inform army operational medicine materiel and non-materiel Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-p) gap mitigation decisions, underpin advancements in the assessed technology and drive the requirements determination process. Without question, the team's effort will change how Army Medicine delivers healthcare to combined forces in the future operating environment.

Assigned under the U.S. Army Futures Command, Futures and Concepts Center, MED CDID is the premier designer of integrated and effective world-class military medical capabilities. They enable the Army Health System by developing concepts and requirements, informed by experimentation and integrated to deliver medical capabilities to meet the needs of the future Army and the Joint Force. (Photo Credit: Jose E. Rodriguez)
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Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX – Maj. David Preczewski was awarded the prestigious Order of Military Medical Merit by Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the 46th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX. on July 11.

Preczewski was recognized for his exceptional contributions to the Army Medical Department (AMEDD). "His tireless work as a capability developer has led to the creation of critical development documents and strategic publications that will benefit the Army for years,” said Col James Jones, Director, Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate.

"Maj. Preczewski’ s impact on the AMEDD and AHS has been nothing short of transformative," Jones stated. His leadership in Project Convergence 2022 and Project Convergence Capstone 4 exemplifies his dedication to advancing our capabilities and effectiveness."

The Order of Military Medical Merit is a prestigious award given to only a select few within the Army Medical Department. An extensive nomination process is followed by selections made via a board of senior leadership to receive membership into the Order.

The Order recognizes individuals who demonstrate high integrity and moral character, are in the top 10% of their Corps and field, have excelled professionally in the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) for at least 15 years, contributed selflessly, and enhanced Army Medicine. These criteria emphasize individuals' need to excel professionally and embody an unwavering dedication to advancing Army Medicine. Successful candidates must have made substantial contributions to the broader goals of the AMEDD, meaning contributions should align with The Surgeon General's priorities.

Preczewski is assigned to the MED CDID, Concepts Division, Future and Concepts Center (FCC), Army Futures Command (AFC). He has earned this honor for years of selfless service and devotion to his profession.

"As a leader, Preczewski has consistently demonstrated unparalleled commitment and excellence," emphasized Jones. "His command roles and instructional duties have left an indelible mark on his peers and the many students he has trained. His ability to mentor and lead effectively is a testament to his dedication and skill."

Preczewski’ s career, marked by four deployments to CENTCOM (Operation Enduring Freedom), EUCOM (Operation Atlantic Resolve 2x), and AFRICOM (Operation United Assistance; Ebola Support), has accumulated over 800 hours of flight time supporting the MEDEVAC mission across 17 countries. His ability to combine his expertise as a Medevac Pilot (67J) and Health Services Plans, Operations, Intelligence Security, and Training Officer (70H) has resulted in comprehensive medical plans supporting countless Soldiers in training and combat environments.

Jones said, "Dave has served with unwavering honor and distinction as a soldier. His contributions in both operational and instructional capacities have significantly advanced our mission and improved the care and support we provide to our soldiers. His dedication to service is truly inspirational."

The results from Project Convergence 2022 inform Army operational medicine materiel and non-materiel Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) gap mitigation decisions, underpin advancements in the assessed technology, and drive the requirements determination process. The team's effort is set to transform how Army Medicine delivers healthcare to combined forces in the future operating environment.

Assigned under the Futures and Concepts Center, Army Futures Command, MED CDID is the premier designer of integrated and effective world-class military medical capabilities. They enable the Army Health System by developing concepts and requirements informed by experimentation and integrated to deliver medical capabilities to meet the needs of the future Army and the Joint Force.